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Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife
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Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
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Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock Scenic Helicopter Tour
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds Admission
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Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk
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Bay of Islands Discover the Bay cruise including Dolphins
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Bay Combo Tour - 60 mins (min 2)
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Restaurants

67 within 3 miles

Omata Estate Vineyard & Kitchen

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0.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • European • New Zealand

Kororareka Oysters - Shop

1.8 mi$$ - $$$ • Brazilian • Bar • Wine Bar

Hone's Garden

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2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Bar • Pizza

The Gables Osteria & Enoteca

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2.3 mi$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • European

The Old Store Takeaways

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2 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Fast Food • New Zealand

Sage @ Paroa Bay Winery

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2.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Contemporary • New Zealand

Butterfish

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2.3 mi$$ - $$$ • European • New Zealand • Vegetarian friendly

Greens Russell - Indian Cuisine

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2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Indian • Asian • Vegetarian friendly

Marina Cafe Opua

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2.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • New Zealand • Vegetarian friendly

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Attractions

29 within 6 miles

Pompallier Mission and Printery

2.2 miChurches & Cathedrals

Flagstaff Hill

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2.7 miHistoric Sites

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

5,284

Historic Sites • Gardens

Paihia Harbour

1,228

2.8 miNature & Wildlife Areas

Russell Museum

310

2.2 miSpeciality Museums

Ipipiri Bay of Islands isite Visitor Information Centre

1.2 miWineries & Vineyards

Paroa Bay Winery- Villa Accommodation.

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2.3 miWineries & Vineyards • Beaches

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Inspiration456650

Russell, New Zealand168 contributions

A nice walk along the shore

Feb 2020

This is a great beach to walk along and to swim in. Plenty of room to lie around and lovely old bachs to look at. It's an easy walk down to the beach, but a harder hill to climb on the way back.

Written March 8, 2020

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ticklesss

Auckland, New Zealand31 contributions

No good

Feb 2016

Waves far too big and sand too loose. Little to no grip when swimming, you will sink each time a big wave comes in. There was also a big drop if you went too far out so we packed up and headed back to our accommodation and enjoyed their pool instead.

Written February 23, 2016

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Michael D

La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain337 contributions

Quiet beach

Jan 2018 • Couples

Safe swimming on a quiet beach is just what we wanted. I only wish the ocean was 4/5c warmer but it was refreshing.

Written January 28, 2018

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JessMack12

Wakefield, UK178 contributions

Excellent, Accessible Beach

Jul 2016 • Couples

The beaches in Paihia are nice enough to sit on and enjoy the sun and the sea but there's something just not quite right about them. However, a short ferry trip over to Russell to sit on Long Beach is a must when visiting the BOI on a lovely day. Crystal clear waters for swimming, beautiful golden sands for relaxing and usually not as crazy busy as the beaches over in Paihia can get.

One of my favourite beaches in Northland, but far more easily accessible than the others.

Written August 22, 2016

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BBear52

Brisbane, Australia236 contributions

Little O

Oct 2015 • Couples

Very pretty little village, perched above the beach a ribbon strip with galleries, lots of art and craft shops representing fine Island and NZ artisans, Oyster Inn high overlooking the bay and all the services for a bustling residential and tourist trade.
We bought a few items and very happy with a Tony Sly pottery bowl bought from some pleasant ladies.

Written October 12, 2015

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Jackie A

Auckland Central, New Zealand71 contributions

Come to peaceful Long Bay

Aug 2015 • Couples

What a fabulous stretch of golden, unspoiled beauty. We drove over the hill from Russell where a cold wind was blowing, into the peace and warmth of Long Bay.
We walked the length of the beach and back, less quickly than we had planned because we kept bumping into friendly people who stopped to chat about the Bay of Islands, or their dogs, or where they lived. It was a delight.

Written August 24, 2015

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Anglokiwi1

London, UK183 contributions

Beautiful bay and beach

Mar 2021

A short drive from Russell is the beautiful Oneroa Bay and Long Beach. A lovely sandy beach which we enjoyed strolling along.

Written March 21, 2021

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Charlie745

Melbourne, Australia33 contributions

Just over a little hill

Apr 2019 • Couples

While staying at Russell we walked to this beach each morning and afternoon. It's a beautiful stretch of beach and views of nearby islands add to the enjoyment.

Written April 21, 2019

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Mike C

Cumbria, UK129 contributions

Excellent swimming

Jan 2019 • Couples

A short walk over the ridge on a nicely laid out path.A short drive though parking could be a problem. Not much in the way of seats but pleasant enough to sit on the sand.

Written February 8, 2019

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Andreas O

Hoi An, Vietnam16 contributions

You must have seen

Oct 2018 • Couples

Very nice coastal road from Russel. Everything absolutely worth seeing. We have seen many seals. Very beautiful landscape.

Written November 19, 2018

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